Stay Differently in Riding Mountain National Park
Off-Grid Turtle Shell accommodations designed for quiet connection, nature and a slower pace in the heart of Treaty 2 Territory.
Minobimaadiziwin - The Good Life
Built Different From The Ground Up
Turtle Village was created to offer a different kind of stay in Riding Mountain National Park.
Built low to the ground, it feels as if you’re in a “modern-day Teepee”, thoughtfully placed within nature, each Turtle Shell offers a quiet, comfortable stay that feels unlike a traditional hotel, cabin, or campsite.
First nation owned and family operated, Turtle Village was built with the belief that where you stay should be just as memorable as where you travel.
ABOUT TURTLE VILLAGE
Stay In A Turtle Shell
Thoughtfully designed for comfort and simplicity, each Turtle Shell offers a unique off-the-grid stay surrounded by the natural beauty of Riding Mountain National Park.
What Guests Love Most
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Quiet Mornings
Wake up to birdsong and the sounds of nature all around.
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Slow Moments
Enjoy your coffee, disconnect and reconnect with the land.
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Fireside Evenings
Gather around the fire, grab your snacks and unwind under the stars.
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Off-Grid Comfort
Designed for people who love to be outside.
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Living Well
The good life, living in nature, balance and connection.
Mino-bimaadiziwin.
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Cultural Experiences
Leave our experiences with new perspectives and a deeper connection to the land and it’s history.
Our Experiences
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Auntie Bannock Experience
Gather around the fire for a hands-on bannock and tea experience in Riding Mountain National Park.
Make bannock over the fire, enjoy tea, and hear stories of the Anishinaabe and Ojibwe peoples and their connection to this land.
This public experience is held once a month and is available for individuals, small groups, and large groups. You do not need to be staying at Turtle Village to book.
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Taste Of Survival Culinary Experience
Gather around the fire and experience the story of pemmican, a food that carried nations.
Learn how food supported travel, trade, and survival through storytelling and hands-on preparation. Create a modern-day pemmican-inspired blend and enjoy traditional Indigenous tea.
Available for individuals, small groups, and large groups. Can be booked on its own or added to your Turtle Village stay. You do not need to be staying at Turtle Village to join.
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The Feather We Carry Workshop
A hands-on workshop rooted in Anishinaabe teachings of identity, belonging, and living in a good way.
Reflect on “Who am I?” through storytelling and a wooden feather painting activity while learning the meaning of the feather and Mino-bimaadiziwin.
Available for individuals, small groups, and large groups. Can be booked on its own or added to your Turtle Village stay. You do not need to be staying at Turtle Village to participate.
Rooted In Treaty 2 Territory
This isn’t just a business—it’s a reflection of what we believe in. We’re here to create work that matters, led by a shared commitment to quality and care.
Loved By Our Guests
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“The turtle shells are located in their own little cove that is so charming… We both loved our stay and can’t wait to book again.”
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“10/10 would stay again. So cozy and comfortable… can’t wait to go back.”
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“We had the perfect amount of room in our shell, it was perfectly clean when we entered, and it was very simple to do our own check in.”
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Ready To Go Glamping?
Available to rent May 15th - Oct 13th, 2026
Pre-book now!
Located in the Wasagaming Campground.
Complimentary picnic table and fire pit for cooking.
Sleeps 2 people: Murphy bed, Queen mattress.
Washrooms with hot showers (within 20 meters).
USB port for charging devices and more!
The 2026 Canada Strong Pass from Jun 19-September 7, 2026. NO PHYSICAL PARKS PASS IS REQUIRED. Entry is FREE.Our Locations
📍 Riding Mountain National Park of Canada - Wasagaming Campground
A 20-minute walk from Clear Lake
1hr from Brandon Manitoba
3hr from Winnipeg
3hr from Regina
Ace Burpee's Top 100 Most Fascinating Manitobans list of 2024
We’re thrilled to share that Turtle Village has been recognized as one of Ace Burpee’s Top 100 Most Fascinating Manitobans for 2024! This honor highlights our commitment to providing unique, off-the-grid glamping experiences that celebrate Indigenous culture, sustainable tourism, and the beauty of Manitoba’s outdoors.
Travel Manitoba 2024 Indigenous Tourism Award.
Tourism Westman 2024 Indigenous Tourism Award.
Best World Project for Sustainability, Conservation, and Cultural Preservation
We are proud to announce that Turtle Village has received the 2024 International Tourism Award for Best World Project for Sustainability, Conservation, and Cultural Preservation. This honor reflects our deep commitment to protecting the land, honoring cultural traditions, and fostering a sustainable future.
At the heart of our work is Minobimaadiziwin—the Anishinaabe principle of The Good Life. This philosophy teaches us to live in balance with nature, respecting the earth and each other, while ensuring the well-being of future generations. It’s a way of life that guides everything we do.
Through zero-impact tourism, we preserve the land while offering visitors a chance to experience this way of life. We believe sustainable tourism can both protect the environment and celebrate cultural heritage, creating lasting, meaningful connections for all.
Thank you for being part of Turtle Village’s mission. Together, we continue to live by Minobimaadiziwin, ensuring that the Good Life endures for generations to come.
Why Turtle Village?
Our Turtle Shell units allow you to have a unique camping experience in the heart of Wasagaming Campground. Each Turtle Shell unit offers an off-grid package that includes solar panels and a battery bank for the power source to utilize interior lighting while maintaining the luxuries of charging your electronics.
The name Turtle Village is derived from the inspiration of a TURTLE as it’s home. These Turtle Shell units are weatherproof indestructible accommodations that have zero impact to the ground while allowing you to have the comforts of home. It is just big enough for you and keeps you warm, safe and secure from wildlife.
We love our outdoor environment and know that our earth needs us to do our part by consuming less energy and reducing our environmental impact. Our way to do that is to be mindful by building with longer-lasting materials that require less maintenance and repairs for the long term as well as drastically reducing our building material waste related to the exterior shell like our pre-engineered metal panel system for exterior walls, roof, and floor. The Turtle Shell units are slightly elevated from the ground as well as 100% self-contained related to electrical and heating.
We welcome you to our way of life. Minobimaadiziwin (The Good Life)
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